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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 1985-01-08 Minutes CIT1 OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas January 8, 1985, at 6:30 p.m. Meeting Place: Council Chambers, City Hall, 7301 I3ortheast Loop 820 Commission in Attendance: Mr. David McGilvary, Chairman Mr. J. Douglas Davis, Vice Chairman Mr. Don Tipps Not in Attendance: Mr. Howard Nix Mr. Neil McCombs Mr. Bill Burk Also in Attendance . Mr. David M. Petika, Director-Parks and Recreation Mr. Jack Giacomarro, Superintendent-Parks and Recreation Mr. Garry Laird, President-Richland Youth Association Mr. Ken Graves, President-Softball Association Ms. Shaxron Richardson, President-NE Soccer Association Meeting Called to Order : Mr. David McGilvary, Chairman. Approval of Minutes . Motion made by J. Douglas Davis to approve and accept as submit~ed the minutes of the October 2, 1984 and November 13, 1984 Commission meetings. Motion seconded by Mr. Don Tipps Vote was unaminous in favor of the motion. New Business Conducted . Chair requested that Item 7(Richland Youth Association-Discussion of Field use) be moved to Item l. Motion was made by J. Douglas Davis. Vote was unaminous in favor of the motion. ITEM 1(7): Richland Youth Association-Discussion of Field Use Mr. Bobby Cunningham, Past President of RYA, stated that the RYA, during its last Board meeting, had jointly agreed to soccer and softball forming its own associations, separately. They also stated that there was not any dissention in the RYA, but the organization was growing to such large numbers, they had no other choice but separate. RYA will be heading up basketball, baseball, and football at Richfield Park, along with the NE Soccer Association. ' Scheduling for this park would be made by the RXA and would contact the Parks Department of its schedule. A letter was submitted to David M. Petika from Bobby Cunningham explaining the separation of the RYA into three (3) organizations. Bobby Cunningham, also, submitted a letter of appreciation to David M. Petika in reference to Jack Giacomarro's support and courtesy to the RYA. Jack Giacomarro was presented a plaque for a job well done by Bobby Cunningham, RYA. The Best Locking System was presented to Mr. Cunningham and referenced a memo from Mr. Petika to Mr. Dennis Horvath regarding the security/locking system. The RYA did not have any input. Mr. Cunningham presented Mr. Garry Laird as the new President of the RYA. Mr. Liard informed the Commission that the RYA held its meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall, North Richland Hills, Texas. He also stated that he, or a representative of RYA, would attend the Parks Board Commission meeting. Mr. Laid introduced Mr. Ken Graves, President-Softball Association Mr. Ken Graves acknowledged Mr. Petika and Mr. Giacomarro's support and work at Fossil Creek Park. Ms. Sharron Richardson, President, NE Soccer Association stated that North Richland Hills does not have adequate . facilities to accomodate the soccer games. She stated that the City of Watauga does have these fields and that she will be making arrangements to play their games in Watauga. (NRH's fields are not the right dimensions.) ITEM 1 . Street Planting In order to proceed with the Beautification Project and funds, a citizen interest would need to be stirred. It was noted that perhaps contacting the churches in our city and designating a spot in the city for them to maintain with a sign stating what church/organization is responsible for the maintenance of that "hot spot" would help with street planting and beatifying the city. Mr. Petika asked for the support of the Cou~nission to pursue the street planting pro~ect in whatever direction it took off too. Motion was made to select groups to "hot spots" authorizing Mr. Petika to head the selection, by Don Tipps. Mr. Davis seconded. Vote was unaminous in favor of the motion. ~ s PAGE 2 ITEM 2 . Upcoming Events Mr. Petika submitted to the Commission a copy of the upcoming Six Week Session of the Recreation Schedule. Mr. Petika added that all the prices on the classes were in line and competitive with ot}ier area recreation centers. Since May '84 eight (8) classes have been added to the center. Mr. Petika stated that we are now going back to six week sessions due to the amount of paperwork (bookkeeping) involved, length of classes and benefits to students to concentrate on the course instead of worrying about "when is the next registration period". (Which is every third week currently.) Mr. Tipps requested copies of the schedule to be sent directly Co his office at Richland High School when the recreation center distributes the schedule to the schools. The schedule was read and accepted. ITEM 3 . Review of Monthly Reports Mr. Petika reviewed the Parks and Recreation Department's Performance Report. In some areas the department is either ahead or in line with the original annual estimate. ~ The report was read and accepted. ITEM 4 . Input from the Board A. Mr. Davis was appointed to head the Committee for the Senior Citizen's Center by consensus of the Board. Mr. Petika had contacted Mr. Davis prior to this meeting, reference the remodeling of the center. Mr. Petika added that according to schedule, the center should be completed sometime in February. He also added that perhaps some senior citizens could help with the inside work so they could have the center the way they would want it. B. Mr. Tipps brought to the Board's attention his concern in getting a new Recreatian Center. Mr. Petika stated that a bond issue will be floated soon and the new recreation center might be on that bond. Negotiations are still in progress to purchase the land for the new center. PAGE 3 C. Mr. McGilvary brought to the attention of the present Board members the lack of interest by Board in the Commission. It was agreed that more attendance by the Board is needed that the Board remain a sounding board, be a motivating. force to the City Council. Pfr. McGilvary requested Mr. Petika issue a letter to the Parks Board Commission members and inquire as the extent of their inCerests in the Board, and to ask for a reply to the letter. The Board needs seven (7) members. ITEM 6 . Review of Policy Forming conerning Lock-up Procedures to City Ballparks Mr. Petika presented a total cost of changing to Best Lock System of $2,148.00. This would allow better control of keys and security to the City Ballparks. Chair accepted a motion to proceed with the Best Lock System by Mr. Davis. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tipps. Vote was unaminous in favor of the motion. Motion for adjournment was ~ade by Mr. Don Tipps Motion seconded by Mr. Davis. Vote was unaminous for adjournment at 7:40 p.m. . Gina . Gonzalez Recording Secretary